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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198004623
Report Date: 11/06/2019
Date Signed: 11/06/2019 01:52:09 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198004623
ADMINISTRATOR:	AMARO, CECILIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 422-5598
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90805
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	11/06/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:15 PM
MET WITH:	Cecilia Amaro		TIME COMPLETED:	02:05 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst Warren Birks conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Cecelia Amaro and and Licensee Spouse assistant who were proving care for eight (8) napping children. Licensee indicated that there are currently eleven children enrolled. The Licensee's roster is current. The Licensee operates seven days a week 5:00am to 4::58am. All areas identified on the facility sketched were inspected safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating. This is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Areas used by the children include: living room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, front yard, and garage. LPA observed a back unit which is a separate address 5846 Lewis Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805. All areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and heating (central air). The licensee understands that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects were inaccessible. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There are appropriate toys observed for children. The Licensee's 2A 10BC fires extinguisher is fully charge however is due for service November 2020. The Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors in the living room were tested and are in operable condition. Licensee was reminded advised to replace batteries as needed. There are emergency supplies on the premises and a first aid kit. In the Licensee's absence a qualified adult who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification and a valid criminal record clearance can care for children. The licensee and her assistant have CPR which expires in May 2020. LPA observed children's files containing Identification and Emergency forms, Immunization records and Parent's Rights.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/06/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2019

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004623
	VISIT DATE: 11/06/2019

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There were NO ZERO TOLERANCE deficiencies cited during this visit. Zero Tolerance includes:
Absence of Supervision; Accessible Bodies of Water. No bodies of water on the premises; Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both. No firearms or weapons in the home; Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility in Violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g)(2); The Presence of an Excluded Individual. No excluded individuals; Children are not left in parked vehicles.

INFANT CARE: LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where the infant can be directly supervised. If the licensee chooses to sleep infants in another room, the licensee is advised to conduct periodic checks. LPA discussed the following. 1) Safe Sleeping Poster (www.sidsandkids.org).

Medication: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

UPDATE: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. All adults have the required immunizations.

POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Parent’s Rights Poster, Facility License and Emergency Disaster Plan is posted. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME. No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the child care area of the facility.

Licensee was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed:
Phone number: (916) 654-1541 Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/06/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: AMARO FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198004623
	VISIT DATE: 11/06/2019

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Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Effective January 1, 2018: Existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. Preventive (OCAP) online training modules are free of cost and available at http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The Licensee was informed of the required 1/1/18 Mandated Reporter Training. The Licensee is Spanish Speaking.

LPA informed licensee of Items not permitted in Licensed facility child care area (Napping Rockers, bouncers, car seats, saucer chairs, and trampolines). LPA also informed Licensee about safe sleep for your baby and informed Licensee that infants should sleep on their backs in cribs or playpens that are safe and meet Title 22 regulations.

LPA advised Licensee to always make ensure that items such as medicines, perfumes, cosmetics, mouth wash, shampoos, lotions and sharp objects are always inaccessible to children. Inaccessibility means locked away or out of reach if they are placed in a high storage area (5 feet or higher).

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Licensing Report– must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Amaro.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen Chambers	TELEPHONE: (323) 980-4934
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks	TELEPHONE: 323-981-3373
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/06/2019

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/06/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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